Section 20-15-6 – Attorney’s Fees–Exemption.
20-15-6 . Attorney’s Fees–Exemption. In a civil action filed pursuant to § 20-15-5 in which a plaintiff prevails, the plaintiff shall recover reasonable attorney’s fees, in addition to any other remedies available to the plaintiff. However, the plaintiff is not entitled to attorney’s fees under this section if: (1) The plaintiff filed the civil action […]
Section 20-15-7 – Aggrieved Party–Attorney’s Fees.
20-15-7 . Aggrieved Party–Attorney’s Fees. This section may not be construed to limit actions for recovery of special damages filed by any person who suffers an injury in fact because the person was denied full and equal access to an accommodation as required by federal or state law. This section does not apply to charges […]
Section 20-13-44 – Majority of commission required for final orders.
20-13-44. Majority of commission required for final orders. All final orders of the Commission of Human Rights shall be concurred in by at least a majority of the total membership of the commission. Source: SL 1972, ch 11, §12; SL 1981, ch 166, §19.
Section 20-13-45 – Procedural rules.
20-13-45. Procedural rules. The commission shall establish rules to govern, expedite, and effectuate the procedures established by this chapter and its own actions thereunder. Source: SL 1972, ch 11, §11 (14).
Section 20-13-46 – Rules governed by general law on administrative rules.
20-13-46. Rules governed by general law on administrative rules. All rules of practice under formal and informal procedures herein provided and all rules and regulations promulgated by the commission shall be in accordance with chapter 1-26. Source: SL 1972, ch 11, §17.
Section 20-13-47 – Judicial review of commission–court order for enforcement of order.
20-13-47. Judicial review of commission–court order for enforcement of order. Any charging party or respondent claiming to be aggrieved by a final order of the Commission of Human Rights, including a refusal to issue an order, may obtain judicial review thereof under chapter 1-26. The commission or party may obtain an order of court for […]
Section 20-13-52 – Commission’s appearance by attorney–Supervision–Exception in action against governmental agency.
20-13-52. Commission’s appearance by attorney–Supervision–Exception in action against governmental agency. The commission may appear in court by its own attorney who shall be subject to the supervision, control, and direction of the attorney general, except that the commission’s attorney shall not be subject to the supervision, control, and direction of the attorney general where one […]
Section 20-13-54 – Broad construction of chapter.
20-13-54. Broad construction of chapter. This chapter shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purposes. Source: SL 1972, ch 11, §14.
Section 20-13-55 – Severability of provisions.
20-13-55. Severability of provisions. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect the other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter […]
Section 20-13-56 – Citation of chapter.
20-13-56. Citation of chapter. This chapter may be known and may be cited as the “South Dakota Human Relations Act of 1972.” Source: SL 1972, ch 11, §1.